JPWH 5,987 #1 Posted February 17, 2016 I had asked my son to keep a lookout for a junk round hood for me a while back. He sent this picture to me yesterday and asked if this hood will work. I told him not to get the hood but see if his friend wants to sell all of it. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 233 #2 Posted February 17, 2016 Ya you've got the right idea. Get all of it if you can. Frame/ hood/ engine etc appears to be rj58 - rj59 Wheels/ Tires not so much Others with more knowledge are sure to respond Cheers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,780 #3 Posted February 17, 2016 Has a Cinton engine and if it's a B1290, it would be a correct factory engine. Solid seat pan could be original to the tractor and were used closer to 1960 when they were also put on the 400/550 tractors 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,383 #4 Posted February 17, 2016 @Hank01, you don't want to have that old RJ sitting around in your way; have your son just bring it over to my house. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #5 Posted February 17, 2016 40 minutes ago, 953 nut said: @Hank01, you don't want to have that old RJ sitting around in your way; have your son just bring it over to my house. I was wondering where I was going to store it till I finished the 854. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,329 #6 Posted February 18, 2016 Hank01: I like the fatties on the front. Looks good. May be put some on the rear make it look like a hot rod Cooollll ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #7 Posted February 18, 2016 Yes Hank... bring it home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,383 #8 Posted February 18, 2016 On 2/17/2016 at 4:47 PM, Hank01 said: I was wondering where I was going to store it I figured if you stored it in my barn long enough you would forget you owned it (we are getting older) and then it would be mine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #9 Posted February 20, 2016 On 2/18/2016 at 6:17 PM, 953 nut said: I figured if you stored it in my barn long enough you would forget you owned it (we are getting older) and then it would be mine. I don think so iI am preparedI 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #10 Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I have another as of today. it is in my sons possession now waiting for me to pick it up. I guess he wanted to load test it. That is his worker sitting on it. Edited March 10, 2016 by Hank01 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,383 #11 Posted March 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Hank01 said: he wanted to load test it. That is his worker sitting on it. Love the RJ; but that is not a calendar shot. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #12 Posted March 10, 2016 Another RJ... better get a (couple)tombstone on the front of that thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #13 Posted March 10, 2016 I agree on the calendar shot. I told him not to do any more "load testing". The motor turns over and the transmission shifts. That's all I know about it right now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #14 Posted April 24, 2016 My wife and I went to meet our new granddaughter this weekend. I got a closer look at the rj and took some more pictures. Don't know what I will do with it yet. I don't know much about this model tractor so any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,780 #15 Posted April 24, 2016 The centrifugal clutch is not original and seems to be missing the belt tension stuff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #16 Posted April 25, 2016 I guess I have some research to do. good thing this doesn't eat anything while it sits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #17 Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks wallfish. I have decided to get this running for the Grandkids to ride. While visiting last week the kepi asking me if i was going to start it up. When i told them eventually they asked why not now. They did not want to hear my excuses. LOL Are parts available for this engine? When I figure out the other things I need I'll put an ad in the classifieds. Seems like I see more replacement motors going on this model. Harbor freight has a 3hp and a 6.5 on sale. AMC, why do I need to put tombstones on this . Does it like to rear up that much? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #18 Posted May 4, 2016 That rear seat placement acts like a cantilever when going up hill, or popping the clutch... the more weight you have in the seat, the lighter the front end becomes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #19 Posted May 4, 2016 On 9-3-2016 at 1:03 AM, JPWH said: I guess he wanted to load test it. That is his worker sitting on it. circus bear on a tricycle springs to mind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #20 Posted May 4, 2016 15 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: That rear seat placement acts like a cantilever when going up hill, or popping the clutch... the more weight you have in the seat, the lighter the front end becomes. OK thanks. Counter weight will be a priority. 5 minutes ago, C-101plowerpower said: circus bear on a tricycle springs to mind That is nicer that what i told him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #21 Posted May 4, 2016 Might try PMing Burly for one... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,073 #22 Posted May 4, 2016 You still looking for Parts for that Clinton Hank if so let me know I have a parts guy...got me stuff for my B1290"s & inexpensive. Looks like you are missing some tins. That is definitely a late 59 RJ. A very rare "automatic" with that clutch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,987 #23 Posted May 4, 2016 23 minutes ago, WHX61/3 said: You still looking for Parts for that Clinton Hank if so let me know I have a parts guy...got me stuff for my B1290"s & inexpensive. Looks like you are missing some tins. That is definitely a late 59 RJ. A very rare "automatic" with that clutch! I will be looking after the big show. Maybe by then I will know more about what I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites